We have a big goal to increase the number and percentage of children attending preschool to 90% or more. National research shows that children must attend at least 90% of scheduled program hours at school to ensure they benefit from the teaching and learning that takes place in the classroom.

In October, the Administrators of the five sites selected to participate in the Therapeutic Child Care Grant came together for their first professional development cohort meeting. Facilitated by the Montgomery County Educational Service Center, participants received a copy of Dr. Bruce Perry’s book, “What Happened to You?” that he co-wrote with Oprah Winfrey. They began learning about Trauma-informed care for all students at their site and will meet monthly to discuss what th

The Preschool Promise Birth to Three team has released results from a four-year study examining how to strengthen the quality and quantity of interactions between teachers and young children.

This past year, our Ready to Read program, in partnership with Omega CDC, hosted a series of Literacy Nights for families living in the...